(a) Any individual licensed under this chapter may use the title “licensed applied behavior analyst” and the abbreviation “LBA” or the title “licensed assistant applied behavior analyst” and the abbreviation “LABA,” or the title “psychologist with equivalent experience,” provided that the title and abbreviation correspond to the license held pursuant to this chapter. (b) It is unlawful for any person to represent herself or himself as a licensed applied behavior analyst, LBA, licensed assistant applied behavior analyst, LABA, or psychologist with equivalent experience, unless he or she is licensed as a licensed applied behavior analyst or licensed assistant applied behavior analyst or licensed as a psychologist with equivalent experience pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (c) A licensed applied behavior analyst, licensed assistant applied behavior analyst, or psychologist with equivalent experience, is not required to be an employee of a prescribing profession or organization, and may work for a public or private agency or in private practice in accordance with the requirements of § 5-86-9. (d) Licensed applied behavior analysts, licensed assistant applied behavior analysts, and psychologists with equivalent experience are responsible for following all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of medical records.
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